Grandparents charged with towing kid behind SUV

Two southwest Florida grandparents have been arrested after police say they hooked their granddaughter's toy car to their SUV and gave her a ride.

The Associated Press

SARASOTA — Two southwest Florida grandparents have been arrested after police say they hooked their granddaughter's toy car to their SUV and gave her a ride.

A Sarasota County deputy said he spotted the 7-year-old wearing a bathing suit and no helmet as she rode behind the SUV Sunday. Her toy car was tied to a trailer hitch with dog leashes. She was not harmed.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune (http://lb.vg/xF7OO) reports the vehicle was travelling less than 10 mph.

Paul Berloni was charged with driving under the influence, child endangerment and driving with a suspended license.

Belinda Berloni faces a child endangerment charge. Both admitted they had been drinking. Belinda said they were just having fun and had been towing the child all day.